English-German translation for "controversial"

"controversial" German translation

controversial
[k(ɒ)ntrəˈvəː(r)ʃəl]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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examples
  • streitsüchtig
    controversial argumentative
    controversial argumentative
Um den Bau der Betuwe-Linie durch die Niederlande entbrennt ein immer heftigerer Streit.
The construction of the Betuwe line through the Netherlands is becoming increasingly controversial.
Source: Europarl
Kontroverser Heiratsantrag im Ocean Adventure Park in Subic Bay
A controversial marriage proposal in the Ocean Adventure park in Subic
Source: GlobalVoices
Patil hingegen ist eine umstrittene Persönlichkeit mit fragwürdigen Qualifikationen.
Patil, on the other hand, is a controversial figure, with questionable qualifications.
Source: News-Commentary
Die Sharia ist ohne Zweifel umstritten.
Sharia law is undoubtedly controversial.
Source: News-Commentary
Twitter Nutzer hoben die kontroversen Bestandteile des Gesetzes hervor
Twitter users reacted by highlighting the controversial features of the bill
Source: GlobalVoices
Dies sind nur einige Beispiele für die komplexen und kontroversen Fragen, die aufgeworfen wurden.
These are just some examples of the complex and controversial issues which are raised.
Source: Europarl
Ein strittiger Punkt betrifft die Haftung der Hersteller.
One controversial issue is producer liability.
Source: Europarl
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